First-Year University Park Scholars

New Student Orientation (NSO)

Your orientation to Penn State begins during New Student Orientation (NSO). You will receive details about NSO directly from the Student Orientation and Transition Programs office.

Move In Information

As a Scholar, you will move onto campus early, August 21, which allows you to beat the crowds and attend our two-day orientation activities. For move in and arrival information, visit Penn State's Arrival website.

Schreyer Honors Orientation (SHO TIME)

Schreyer Honors Orientation (SHO TIME), is your required two-day introduction to the College. SHO TIME is where Scholars make connections and find their communities. You'll meet other first-year Scholars as well as more than 50 Peer Educators who were where you are today not long ago.

SHO TIME prepares you for success on your Schreyer journey and jumpstarts your semester. Peer Educators introduce the College's mission and values, community, student life, resources, and more through two days of entertaining and interactive experiences.

Schedule (August 21-22, 2025)

Schedule coming soon. All new Scholars are expected to attend SHO TIME. If you are unable to attend any or all of SHO TIME, email scholars@psu.edu to discuss your options.

Foundations of Scholar Success (LA 197)

Foundations of Scholar Success is the continuation of your orientation journey. This semester-long one-credit course helps you build key skills needed for success while fostering connections with peers and Scholar mentors. First-year Scholars are highly recommended to register for this course during their first fall semester in Schreyer Honors College.

Foundations of Scholar Success is different from a first-year seminar course offered through your academic college. This experience is about finding and strengthening your community and support systems within Schreyer. It will also help you understand how to bring and apply the Schreyer mission and values to your honors college journey.

Areas of focus include:

• Aligning your personal goals with external pressures and expectations
• Time management tools and techniques to manage your involvement
• Study tools and academic success strategies, including using AI
• Schreyer and Penn State resources for health and wellness, career explorationg, service opportunties and more
• Tackling tough topics and conflict resolution
• Connecting with professors
• Navigating funding, grants, and personal budgeting
• Insider tips to navigate Schreyer and Penn State

In this course, taught by credentialed Peer Educators, Scholars can expect a variety of activities, including engaging discussions, reflections, and group outings. The class meets weekly for one hour throughout the fall. It is focused on discussion during class, rather than homework, and is graded as satisfactory/unsatisfactory.

How to Schedule

Log into LionPath to add an available section of LA 197 to your schedule during New Student Orientation (NSO) or after.

Scholar Involvement Fair & Early Fall Activities

Welcome Week is a time for exploring Penn State, learning about involvement opportunities, and enjoying exciting campus events.

During this week, we invite you to check out the All-Scholar Involvement Fair to learn about student organizations in Schreyer. You are also encouraged to attend our Neighborhood Bash in the early fall. Get to know your fellow Scholars while enjoying live music, food, and games. Watch for details on the time and location for both events on our event calendar.

Peer Educators

Peer Educators serve as trusted friends, mentors, and advocates for all new Scholars, and they are eager to engage with and support you throughout your orientation experience. If you have questions, you are welcome to reach out to them at the email address listed.

Director

Katie Estes (she/her/hers) Integrative Science (BS) Spanish (BA) Hummelstown, PA kme5596@psu.edu

About Katie

Favorite Course

THEA 112 - Introduction to Musical Theatre

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

President of Culinary Medicine Club, HealthWorks Peer Educator, Campus EMT, Volunteer for Scout Troop 339 w/co-ed service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega

Ask Me About

Pre-Med track/medical school, study abroad, outdoor activities

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Put yourself out there and ask questions! We are here to help you!

Cameron Koch (he/him/his) Biology (BS) Coopersburg, PA cgk5194@psu.edu

About Cameron

Favorite Course

THEA 112 - Introduction to Musical Theatre

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Fresh START, CentreHelps, Research Assistant

Ask Me About

Education abroad (I've done research in China and Costa Rica!), developing skills and opportunities outside of your major, mental health resources

Message/Advice for New Scholars

College is all about keeping your head above water — it can be tough at times, but you are here for a reason!

Jackie Lewis (she/her/hers) Architectural Engr (BAE) Leesburg, VA jpl6585@psu.edu

About Jackie

Favorite Course

ANTH 140 - Arts of the Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

National Association of Home Builders Club/Chapter, Women in Engineering Facilitated Study Group Facilitator, LA for AE 221/222

Ask Me About

My dog, my time in Germany, Legos

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Enjoy all of the opportunities and experiences Penn State has to offer! Be open to new experiences and friendships.

Peer Leader

Shreya Gorawala (she/her/hers) Integrative Science (BS) Ambler, PA sjg6326@psu.edu

About Shreya

Favorite Course

KINES 72 - Walking for Fitness

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Lead Undergraduate Researcher at Women's Health and Exercise Lab, President of Schreyer for Women, UHS Clinic Intern, Kappa Kappa Gamma, BMB401 LA

Ask Me About

Schreyer for Women, Pre-Medicine tracks, Greek Life

Message/Advice for New Scholars

I am so excited to meet you all and be a part of your Penn State experience!

Carter Henninger (he/him/his) Mech Engr - Univ Park (BS) Macungie, PA cjh6830@psu.edu

About Carter

Favorite Course

COMM 150Q - The Art of the Cinema

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

THON, Snowboard Club, Public Speaking Center

Ask Me About

Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS, Undecided), anything about engineering school, how to get involved on campus

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Always make sure to make time for yourself, and always keep an open mind for any new opportunities or experiences!

Emily Hidalgo (she/her/hers) Mathematics (BS) Richboro, PA ebh5466@psu.edu

About Emily

Favorite Course

CI 105N - Improv Theatre, Curriculum and Instruction

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

President of Schreyer Honors College Student Council, Volé Dance Company, DUS Academic Peer Mentoring Program, PAW Pals,

Ask Me About

Scheduling classes, on-campus housing, Schreyer Student Council (StuCo) involvement

Message/Advice for New Scholars

You are not alone! Don't be afraid to reach out because chances are, everyone is feeling the same way you are!

Tanvi Joshi (she/her/hers) Economics (BA) Telecommunications (BA) West Grove, PA tsj5216@psu.edu

About Tanvi

Favorite Course

COMM 150Q - The Art of the Cinema

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Student Programming Association, Schreyer for Women, 46Live

Ask Me About

Free concerts and events on campus, best spots to eat downtown, anything about movies

Message/Advice for New Scholars

So excited to meet everyone! Can't wait for SHO TIME!

Gianna Martinelli (she/her/hers) International Poltcs (BA) Spanish (BA) Wilmington, DE gtm5192@psu.edu

About Gianna

Favorite Course

PHIL 120N - Knowing Right from Wrong

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Savoir Faire a Capella, Penn State Learning Spanish Tutor, Morgan Academic Center Spanish Tutor

Ask Me About

Study abroad, performing arts groups at Penn State, guided study groups or peer tutor opportunities

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Do what you love and try not to compare yourself to others!

Ava Nociforo (she/her/hers) Comm Arts & Sciences (BA) Advt/Publ Relations (BA) Horsham, PA agn5131@psu.edu

About Ava

Favorite Course

PHIL 103H - Ethics

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

THON, A Cappella

Ask Me About

Anything Law School related (I am pre-law), THON, ways to get involved with performing clubs at Penn State

Message/Advice for New Scholars

I know college will seem a bit daunting at first, but remember you were chosen to be in Schreyer for a reason! You are 100% capable of succeeding and doing great things at Penn State!

Leona Pierce (she/her/hers) Data Sciences (BS) Mathematics (BS) Sammamish, WA ijp5139@psu.edu

About Leona

Favorite Course

PHIL 297 - Philosophy of Neo Liberalism

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Student Research with the FAIR Lab, Penn State Rocket Club

Ask Me About

Music, travel, my research

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Starting college can often be intimidating and nerve wracking, but you'll quickly find your place and it will start to feel like home.

Amanda Sargen (she/her/hers) Mech Engr - Univ Park (BS) York, PA ajs9367@psu.edu

About Amanda

Favorite Course

HDFS 497 - Special Topics - Cambodia Study Tour

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

THON OPPerations, Club Gymnastics

Ask Me About

THON, internships and co-ops, engineering (class scheduling, research, study abroad, etc.)

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Your education is more than your degree. Take advantage of the opportunities available at Penn State and through the Honors College to try new things and get out of your comfort zone.

Aneesh Singh (he/him/his) Data Sciences (BS) Metuchen, NJ azs7281@psu.edu

About Aneesh

Favorite Course

ASTRO 7N - The Artistic Universe

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Engineering Chapter of Global Brigades, Nittany Artificial Intelligence Society

Ask Me About

The NBA, music, artificial intelligence/machine learning

Message/Advice for New Scholars

It is okay to be stressed or lost your first semester. Everyone is in the same boat as you and it will all work out!

Peer Educator

Brianna Brozo (she/her/hers) Psychology (BA) Brick, NJ bdb5563@psu.edu

About Brianna

Favorite Course

THEA 100 - The Art of the Theatre

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Research Assistant for Morality and Social Cognition Lab, Penn State Women's Club Volleyball

Ask Me About

Being a transfer student, how to stay active while being a full time student, applying to law schools

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Get involved as soon as possible to help build connections with other people with similar interests.

Alaina Cummings (she/her/hers) Nuclear Engineering (BS) Brookhaven, PA anc6008@psu.edu

About Alaina

Favorite Course

KINES 4 - Principles of Fly Tying and Fly Fishing for Trout

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

American Nuclear Society, Women in Nuclear

Ask Me About

College of Engineering, research, making friends

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Its ok to struggle, college is a lot different but dont be afraid to ask for help.

Grace Davis (she/her/hers) Science (PMAJ) Kailua, HI gmd5786@psu.edu

About Grace

Favorite Course

PHYS 211 - General Physics - Mechanics

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Society of Physics Students, Astronomy Club, wRECking Crew, Schreyer Student Council, Schreyer for Women

Ask Me About

My dogs, my stickers, what I'm currently listening to

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Don't be afraid to put yourself out there and embarass yourself, you only get somewhere by trying!

Cate Didenko (she/her/hers) Biobehavioral Health (BS) Perkasie, PA cmd7071@psu.edu

About Cate

Favorite Course

IT 2 - Elementary Italian 2

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Schreyer for Women, Research Assistant, Genetic Counseling Club

Ask Me About

Travel/Study abroad, all things Schreyer, Biobehavioral Health (BBH)

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Schreyer has so many opportunities! Take advantage of all the resources!

Kevin Ding (he/him/his) Biology (BS) Hummelstown, PA kxd5524@psu.edu

About Kevin

Favorite Course

PSYCH 100H - Introductory Psychology

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Gongfu Cha Tea Club, Student Red Cross Club, CentreHelps

Ask Me About

Feeling adjusted to college, community service and other clubs, Pre-Medical stuff

Message/Advice for New Scholars

There's no "right" way to approach college. It may take you a while to feel comfortable, and that's alright!

Will Draper (he/him/his) Science (PMAJ) Springfield, PA wrd5107@psu.edu

About Will

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Fundraising Chair of College Democrats, Researcher at Rolls Lab

Ask Me About

How to get involved in research, how to meet new people/friends, how to find low time commitment hobbies

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Try new things you want to try. Don't get caught up chasing the "college experience" unless thats what you want to do!

Ann Ehrlich (she/her/hers) Geography (BS) Reston, VA ale5425@psu.edu

About Ann

Favorite Course

KINES 29B - Total Golf

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Penn State Softball, Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, Research Assistant in the Vegetation Dynamics Lab, Ski Club

Ask Me About

Undergraduate research opportunities, Schreyer funding, extracurricular involvement

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Challenge yourself to get involved with extracurriculars first semester — it will pay off!

Seth English (he/him/his) Philosophy (BA) Political Science (BA) Wellsboro, PA sbe5236@psu.edu

About Seth

Favorite Course

ANTH 140 - Anthropology of Alcohol

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Political Science Honors Society (Pi Sigma Alpha)

Ask Me About

Philosophy, history, truth/conspiracy

Message/Advice for New Scholars

You don't need to worry about your thesis yet!

Isabella Fernandes (she/her/hers) Finance (BS) Paramus, NJ iaf5067@psu.edu

About Isabella

Favorite Course

LDT 100 - World Technologies and Learning

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity, Nittany Lion Consulting Group, Penn State THON, Schreyer Consulting Group

Ask Me About

Smeal Business/Schreyer courses, Penn State THON, professional business fraternities

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Make an effort to get your foot in the door early on at Penn State, and especially at Schreyer, as there are so many opportunities to get involved with different student organizations throughout your college experience! Connect with your peers around you, and take advantage of campus resources because this will be your home for the next few years!

Gracy Franco Prasanna (she/her/hers) Data Sciences (BS) Nazareth, PA gjf5257@psu.edu

About Gracy

Favorite Course

IST 110 - Information, People and Technology

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Caucus, Programming Director for the Committee of Justice and Equity in UPUA, Learning Assistant for College of IST, Research Assistant, FBIp Lab (College of Liberal Arts)

Ask Me About

Extracurricular involvements, internship/research opportunities, interdisciplinary interests

Message/Advice for New Scholars

You'll never regret trying new things and putting yourself out there!

Lianna Gardner (she/her/hers) Landscape Arch (BLA) Spanish (BA) Oxford, PA lbg5362@psu.edu

About Lianna

Favorite Course

KINES 77 - Yoga for a Lifetime

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Landscape Architecture Cohort, Spanish Tutor, Culinary Medicine Club

Ask Me About

My favorite outdoor places to explore around State College, my study abroad experiences here at Penn State, music and concerts

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Try everything and go explore! You won't know what you like here at Penn State until you experiment.

Teja Gopalan (they/them/theirs) Psychology (BS) Statistics (BS) State College, PA tzg5122@psu.edu

About Teja

Favorite Course

NUTR 144 - Our Plates - Exploring Food and Health Eating Pattterns Through Cooking

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Writers Organizing to Represent Diverse Stories (WORDS), Research Assistant in the Underrepresented Perspectives Lab, and Social Group Facilitator at Centre LGBT+

Ask Me About

Finding research opportunities, double majoring, State College local information

Message/Advice for New Scholars

However you're feeling about joining Schreyer and Penn State is okay, whether you're excited, overwhelmed, or both. You'll find your niche here given a little time!

Sasha Iosava (she/her/hers) Finance (BS) Newtown, PA avi5217@psu.edu

About Sasha

Favorite Course

PSYCH 120N - Knowing Right from Wrong

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Asset Management Group, THON, Changing Health, Attitudes and Actions to Recreate Girls (CHAARG)

Ask Me About

My involvement in THON on the Dancer Relations Committee, switching my major and finding the right major and minor, my favorite stores in downtown State College

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Believe in yourself and the things you are capable of!

Sakshi Jain (she/her/hers) Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) Chester Springs, PA sbj5481@psu.edu

About Sakshi

Favorite Course

ASTRO 7N - The Artistic Universe

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

HackPSU, Schreyer for Women

Ask Me About

Healthy and yummy recipes, music, best coffee shops around Penn State

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Don't be afraid to ask questions!

Rushil Kakkad (he/him/his) Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) Pittsburgh, PA rkk5541@psu.edu

About Rushil

Favorite Course

ANTH 140 - Anthropology of Alcohol

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Nittany Lion Fund, Quant Club

Ask Me About

Clubs, Comp Sci courses, advice for your first year

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Have fun and use your time wisely.

Nikitha Kanumuru (she/her/hers) Mat Sci and Engr (BS) Chester Springs, PA nsk5238@psu.edu

About Nikitha

Favorite Course

HM 209 - Alcohol and Cuisine - Culture and Responsible Service

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Nritya, Nittany Chemical Society, Material Advantage, Penn State iGEM

Ask Me About

Learning a language, web comics, art

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Relax, have fun, and don't stress! The college is full of great people.

Dev Karthikeyan Bharani (he/him/his) Engr Premajor (PMAJ) Harleysville, PA dkk5611@psu.edu

About Dev

Favorite Course

ASTRO 7N - The Artistic Universe

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Nittany Motorsports, American Institute of Chemical Engineers Chem-E-Car Competition, Nittany Grotto Caving Club

Ask Me About

Cars, football, Penn state food

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Get involved on campus and make lots of new friends.

Leah Karwic (she/her/hers) Biochem & Molec Biol (BS) Elverson, PA lek5428@psu.edu

About Leah

Favorite Course

CI 105N - Improv Theatre, Curriculum and Instruction

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Food Science Club, Research in the Wee Lab, EMT at Centre LifeLink, Health Equity Leadership Program Student Leader

Ask Me About

Rock climbing, outdoor school, my research

Message/Advice for New Scholars

As you pack your exciting new schedule, save a little time for fun. It keeps your brain fresh!

Emmanuel Kraft (he/him/his) Public Policy (MPP) Comm Arts & Sciences (BS) Political Science (BA) Chevy Chase, MD egk5217@psu.edu

About Emmanuel

Favorite Course

ARCH 170N - Introduction to Sustainable Architecture

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Food Recovery Network, Global Brigades Legal Empowerment, Undergraduate Speaking Center

Ask Me About

Liberal Arts, sports, best food places

Message/Advice for New Scholars

We are here to support you, so ask plenty of questions!

Samuel Martin (he/him/his) Health Policy/Admin (BS) Newtown, PA sam8048@psu.edu

About Samuel

Favorite Course

SOC 23 - Population and Policy Issues

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

College of Health and Human Development Ambassador, Phi Sigma Pi

Ask Me About

My internship experience, how I handle two minors with my major, continuing onto an IUG program (I am looking into the Master's in Health Administration program)

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Do not be afraid to branch out and be your unapologetic self!

Don Miller (he/him/his) Business Admin (PMAJ) Lansdale, PA dbm6123@psu.edu

About Don

Favorite Course

ECON 102 - Introductory Microeconomics Analysis and Policy

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Sapphire, Consultant Training Program, Hillel, Chabbad, Nittany Entrepreneurship Society

Ask Me About

Nintendo, consulting, time management

Message/Advice for New Scholars

You don't need to have it all figured out when you get here, that's what we're going to help you with!

Veronika Miskowiec (she/her/hers) International Poltcs (BA) African Studies (BA) Russian (BA) Chicago, IL vzm5255@psu.edu

About Veronika

Favorite Course

SOC 12 - Criminology

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Model African Union, Russian Club

Ask Me About

Running, learning a language, best study spots in the library

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Take advantage of every opportunity here. There are so many resources for you, so use them!

Olivia Mrazik (she/her/hers) Psychology (BS) Whitehall, PA orm5172@psu.edu

About Olivia

Favorite Course

ARTH 307N - American Art and Society

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Schreyer for Women, PSU Navigators, Remote Area Medical Club, Liberal Arts Undergraduate Council

Ask Me About

Academic planning for Psychology (BS) students, wellness opportunities at Penn State, how to succeed academically in your first year

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Don't be afraid to put yourself out there and get involved early. Schreyer has so many amazing resources and connections waiting to be utilized, so reach out and take chances to use those resources.

Sophia Mrazik (she/her/hers) Liberal Arts (PMAJ) Whitehall, PA sgm5529@psu.edu

About Sophia

Favorite Course

CED 102N/Q - Wicked Problems Like Inequality, Sustainability and Climate Change - What's the Right Thing to Do?

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Schreyer for Women, Liberal Arts Undergraduate Council, Remote Area Medical, Navigators, Project: PAWS

Ask Me About

Study abroad, Schreyer for Women, double majoring

Message/Advice for New Scholars

There are so many opportunities here, so get involved early to make the most of it!

Sagufta Mukadir (she/her/hers) Biomedical Engneerng (BS) King of Prussia, PA sjm7368@psu.edu

About Sagufta

Favorite Course

WMNST 106N - Representing Women and Gender in Literature, Art and Popular Cultures

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Days for Girls, Infusion

Ask Me About

Best food on/off campus, clubs, academics

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Everything will work out in the end!

Damini Nair (she/her/hers) Biology (BS) Psychology (BS) Downingtown, PA dmn5491@psu.edu

About Damini

Favorite Course

THEA 100 - The Art of the Theatre

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Penn State EcoReps, Sustainable Lab Consultants, PSU Ethics in Science and Medicine Club

Ask Me About

Sustainability, research and graduate school, downtown restaurant recs

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Congratulations on being a part of Schreyer! This is so exciting and Schreyer staff and your peers are always here to support and encourage you throughout this journey.

Emilia Palmer (she/her/hers) Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) Garnet Valley, PA eap5759@psu.edu

About Emilia

Favorite Course

PSYCH 100 - Introductory Psychology

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA), Presidential Leadership Academy, Penn State Filipino Association

Ask Me About

My favorite songs/artists, baking, best coffee spots around campus

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Don't be scared to reach out and try different opportunities!

Kathryn Pinto (she/her/hers) Film Production (BA) Glbl & Intrntl Studs (BA) Shoreline, WA kxp5591@psu.edu

About Kathryn

Favorite Course

GER 189N - German Film

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

CommAgency, The Daily Collegian

Ask Me About

Filming documentaries in Central Europe, hiking, sewing clothes

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Don't be afraid to reach out and ask for help with things. No one is perfect and life happens sometimes. Give yourself kindness in the process.

Shravan Rajagopal (he/him/his) Business Admin (PMAJ) Exton, PA spr5976@psu.edu

About Shravan

Favorite Course

EGEE 101 - Energy and the Environment

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Nittany Lion Fund, THON

Ask Me About

Penn State Football, places to eat downtown, how to make the most of your first year

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Make sure you explore new opportunities and meet people as early as you can!

Shreya Rupesh (she/her/hers) Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) Wayne, PA smr7071@psu.edu

About Shreya

Favorite Course

THEA 100 - The Art of the Theatre

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Association of Women in Computing (AWC), Penn State Fanaa (A Cappella Group)

Ask Me About

Music, clubs and orgs on campus, Broadway

Message/Advice for New Scholars

College is what YOU make of it!

Douglas Sanders (he/him/his) International Poltcs (BA) Haymarket, VA dcs5821@psu.edu

About Douglas

Favorite Course

SOC 1 - Introductory Sociology

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Paterno Fellows, Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity, Penn State International Affairs. Debate Association

Ask Me About

The best dining hall to eat at, the Student Involvement Fair, if Atherton or Simmons is the better dorm

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Be confident in yourself and in your abilities even when things seem tough.

Madeline Shanafelt (she/her/hers) Political Science (BS) Educ & Public Policy (BS) Hollidaysburg, PA mms8193@psu.edu

About Madeline

Favorite Course

MATH 36 - Insights Into Mathematics

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

College Democrats, Phi Sigma Pi Member, Group Fitness Instructor, Scholar Ambassador

Ask Me About

Study abroad, education, Central PA

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Get involved! I met almost all my friends through my student organization.

Hunter Smith (he/him/his) Chemistry (BS) Mechanicsburg, PA hbs5497@psu.edu

About Hunter

Favorite Course

ANTH 140 - Anthropology of Alcohol

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Predental Association

Ask Me About

Transitioning to a new campus, how to approach courses you struggle in, anything chemistry related

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Things will be tough, but don’t give up. The dedicated are the most successful!

Chris Stauffer (he/him/his) Political Science (BA) Economics (BA) Lititz, PA cjs7913@psu.edu

About Chris

Favorite Course

PHIL 5 - Film and Philosophy

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Schreyer Student Council, Scholar Ambassador, Kappa Alpha Pi Pre-Law Fraternity

Ask Me About

Music, politics, travel

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Don’t let the fear of failure hold you back.

Brooklyn Swen (she/her/hers) Biology (BS) Stroudsburg, PA bas6815@psu.edu

About Brooklyn

Favorite Course

PSYCH 100 - Introductory Psychology

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Minority Association of Pre-Medical/Pre-Health (MAPS), Promoting Understanding and Leadership in Public Health (PULSE), Stem Professionals Advocating for Research of Childhood Cancer (SPARCC)

Ask Me About

How to get involved in on-campus research and tips for the REU/Research-Based Internship application process, how to branch out into different communities while staying equally involved in each, yummy, cost-effective food off campus

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Give yourself some grace — everyone’s journey looks different, and that’s okay. You’re exactly where you need to be!

Sarah Taylor (she/her/hers) Telecommunications (BA) Newtown, PA smt6314@psu.edu

About Sarah

Favorite Course

CSD 218 - American Sign Language I

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

CommRadio, CommAgency, 46LIVE, Assistive Technology Club, Creative Writing Club

Ask Me About

Study abroad, clubs, tennis

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Just get involved and don't be afraid to try new things!

Helena Trauger (she/her/hers) A&A-Premjr Music Maj (PMAJ) York, PA hmt5410@psu.edu

About Helena

Favorite Course

PHIL 12 - Symbolic Logic

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Philharmonic Orchestra, University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) First Year Council, Schreyer for Women

Ask Me About

My favorite instrument, what minor I unexpectedly added, my favorite sporting event

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Be patient with yourself! Everybody adjusts to college differently, and it may seem difficult at first, but remember to be kind to yourself and understand that sometimes good things take time.

Alex Woolsey (he/him/his) Engr Premajor (PMAJ) Moon Township, PA ajw7164@psu.edu

About Alex

Favorite Course

CHEM 110 - Chemical Principles I

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

Mock Trial

Ask Me About

Engineering, mock trial, music

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Be open to new challenges and don't be discouraged!

Sawyer Wright (she/her/hers) Info Sciences & Tech (PMAJ) Baden, PA saw6410@psu.edu

About Sawyer

Favorite Course

ENGL 142N - Science in Literature

Things I'm Involved with on Campus

User Experience Professionals Association (UXPA), Women in IST, Club Cross Country, Club Sailing

Ask Me About

Club sports (especially cross country and sailing), combining art and technology, and double majoring across colleges

Message/Advice for New Scholars

Try many new things and see what sticks! You can't continue everything, but you can always learn about new opportunities.